Lord God
King of kings
Eternal One
we are filled with joy at all the wondrous things you have done for us
created the earth and all that is in it
placed it in the solar system in the right position that life can flourish across the whole world
made us part of the whole human family
each one a unique mirror of all your are, Holy One
may blessings and praise and thanks be yours
for all this and more
Praise worthy Christ
as you rescued us through your death and resurrection
may we praise you with our lips and honour you in our actions
not looking to the things of the past which bring sadness, sorrow, longing
but pressing onto the goal you lead us to
a goal where we long to serve you and you alone
where we are willing to leave behind that which does not bring joy into your world
where we are willing to leave behind that which burdens your church, rather than brings life
guide us through death to life
that, again and again, we may know the power of the resurrection in us and in the world
Resurrection Christ
we bring our prayers for others and the world this day
for those who are in pain, bring comfort
for those who are filled with worry, bring confidence
for those who are waiting, bring action
for those who neglect, bring care
for those who struggle, bring surrender
for those who cling to the past, bring hope
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Jesus Christ
in these days, we face deep uncertainty
grant to us confidence in your plan for us and your world
to leaders, in whatever capacity they serve
grace, patience, kindness, self-control, mercy, strength, gentleness, empathy, the willingness to listen and to do what is right, rather than what is easy
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Inspiring Spirit
motivate us and all the world-wide church to act as one body, that of Jesus Christ our Lord
for he is our goal, which we press onto attain
all the days of our lives
may his will be our aim, our way, our path
that we may bring joy where there is sorrow
flourishing, where there is barrenness
Amen